English, c.1890, stamped in gold to the inside of the lid 'STANLEY, Great Turnstile, Holborn, London, to H.M. Government' the French polished mahogany case opening to reveal 18 instruments, mostly brass, with a beam compass, steel bows, compasses and attachments all in blue velvet lined lift out tray, in the base of the case is a rectangular protractor engraved 'Stanley' and dated 1898, a parallel rule and French curves, case width 25cm
Sold for £112
Result including buyers premium
English, c.1890, stamped in gold to the inside of the lid 'STANLEY, Great Turnstile, Holborn, London, to H.M. Government' the French polished mahogany case opening to reveal 18 instruments, mostly brass, with a beam compass, steel bows, compasses and attachments all in blue velvet lined lift out tray, in the base of the case is a rectangular protractor engraved 'Stanley' and dated 1898, a parallel rule and French curves, case width 25cm
Auction: The Collectors Sale, 27th Jan, 2022